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Who is likely to go head-to-head in the final two of the Conservative leadership campaign?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is likely to go head-to-head in the final two of the Conservative leadership campaign?

The Independent  

With just days to go before the four candidates in the Conservative leadership race are whittled down to just two by MPs, it appears all to play for. Left to right: Conservative leadership candidates Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat at the Conservative Party Conference Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch has long been seen as a frontrunner among …

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4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other
2 months, 3 weeks ago

4 candidates to lead Britain's defeated Conservatives bash Labour, and each other

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick, ex-Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch, former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and …

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Kemi Badenoch’s bizarre Doctor Who tirade won’t win her the leadership contest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kemi Badenoch’s bizarre Doctor Who tirade won’t win her the leadership contest

The Independent  

Perhaps more unnerving than some of their policies is when politicians try to insert themselves into pop culture. “When you have that type of cultural establishment trying to keep Conservatives down, you need someone like me who’s not afraid of Doctor Who or whoever, and who is going to take the fight to them and not let them try and …

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Kemi Badenoch Enters Tory Leadership Race as Frontrunner
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kemi Badenoch Enters Tory Leadership Race as Frontrunner

Live Mint  

-- Former UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch is joining the race to lead the Conservative Party following the worst election defeat in its history, with bookmakers currently making her favorite to win the contest. “It’s become a dirty word, but our renewal must also mean a renewal for capitalism.” Badenoch is the sixth candidate to throw her hat into the …

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Candidates emerge for Conservative leadership
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Candidates emerge for Conservative leadership

China Daily  

A handout picture released by the BBC, taken and received on July 7, 2024, shows Britain's former immigration minister Robert Jenrick appearing on the BBC's 'Sunday Morning' political television show with journalist Laura Kuenssberg. Former British immigration minister Robert Jenrick entered the Conservative leadership race on Thursday, a day after former security minister Tom Tugendhat announced his bid to lead …

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Candidates emerge for Conservative leadership
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Candidates emerge for Conservative leadership

China Daily  

A handout picture released by the BBC, taken and received on July 7, 2024, shows Britain's former immigration minister Robert Jenrick appearing on the BBC's 'Sunday Morning' political television show with journalist Laura Kuenssberg. Former British immigration minister Robert Jenrick entered the Conservative leadership race on Thursday, a day after former security minister Tom Tugendhat announced his bid to lead …

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Liz Truss throws weight behind Donald Trump for US President
1 year ago

Liz Truss throws weight behind Donald Trump for US President

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liz Truss has thrown her weight behind Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election …

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Rishi Sunak creates history, will be UK's first Indian-origin prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak creates history, will be UK's first Indian-origin prime minister

Firstpost  

Sunak had a clear path to victory after his competitors Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson withdrew from the Conservative Party leadership race New Delhi: Rishi Sunak on Monday created history after the ruling Conservative Party picked him as the UK’s next prime minister. Sunak had a clear path to victory after his competitors Penny Mordaunt and Boris Johnson withdrew from …

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Liz Truss Resigns As UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss Resigns As UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Embattled U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday following a tumultuous few weeks in office now distinguished as the shortest term in history. "I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party" UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resignshttps://t.co/O5kO1WJ4tY pic.twitter.com/Gq6FtOGNIP — BBC Breaking News October 20, 2022 Truss said she informed King Charles …

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2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
2 years, 5 months ago

2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race

Associated Press  

LONDON — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division. She said voters “are fed up with us not delivering, they are fed up with unfulfilled promises …

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